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🍎 Food BE January 25, 2024

Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus on tomatoes from Spain

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
Other living plants: fruit and vegetables
Hazard
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus - {}
Origin
Spain
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? A virus called Tomato brown rugose fruit virus can infect tomato plants. It can make tomatoes look bad or unsafe to eat.

What's happening? Some tomatoes from Spain may have this virus. Belgium found this problem and told stores to stop selling them.

Does this affect me? If you bought tomatoes from Spain recently, they might be affected. Check where your tomatoes came from.

What should I do? Throw away any Spanish tomatoes you have. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating tomatoes.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: Other living plants: fruit and vegetables · Hazard: Tomato brown rugose fruit virus - {} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Belgium

First published
January 25, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PH24.0551

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What is this product recall alert about?
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus on tomatoes from Spain. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: Other living plants: fruit and vegetables · Hazard: Tomato brown rugose fruit virus - {} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 25, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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